1. MEET THE TEACHER June 10, 2016June 10, 2016June 10, 2016 Welcome to Mr. Hartman’s First Grade Classroom 2013 Dan Hartman

3. 1-H Daily Schedule First Grade Curriculum Homework & Grading Policy Classroom Rules & Behavior Report Cards and Conferences Contact Information Questions, Comments, Concerns

4. 8:30-9:00 Opening Exercises 9:00-10:30 Language Arts 10:30-11:15 Special –Day 1: Art –Day 2: Gym –Day 3: Music –Day 4: Library –Day 5: Art –Day 6: Music 11:15-11:30 Recess 11:30-12:15 Language Arts 12:20-12:50 Lunch 12:50-2:00 Math 2:00-2:30 Writing 2:30-2:45 Recess 2:45-3:15 Science, Social Studies, Health 3:20-3:45 Pack up/Dismissal

5. Students will participate in daily large group lessons. Students will participate in small group lessons based upon any student needs for extra help.

6. Students will receive homework each night. This will generally be a front and a backside of a paper, about 8 problems. Please complete this every night.

7. Students participate in daily large-group language arts lessons. In addition, students practice skills at their own level during small-group guided reading lessons. Reading groups are based upon ability and are flexible to accommodate students’ changing needs.  READING: McGraw-Hill Wonders Program

8. Reading Homework Reading Homework will be in two parts: –Spelling Words and High Frequency Word Practice For each week, students will receive a paper with both sets of words on it. This will be kept in the back pocket of their red folder. The sheet does NOT need to be signed. –Reading Story Each student will receive a storybook to read aloud each night. This book will most likely, but not always, be the same book we are using in group. The books will come home in a manila folder which should be signed each night. This will show me that you have completed both parts of the reading homework.

9. HOMEWORK -Will be assigned Monday to Friday, with assignments on weekends. -Some will be collected while others will be checked by walking around the room. GOAL: Reinforce newly learned skills, review work done in class, prepare for tests and quizzes, and develop responsible academic habits.

10. What Can You Do? Read with your child every night Correct fact-practice in math and go over flashcards as needed Empty the “Keep” side of the Homework Folder each night and monitor the “Return “side Provide a consistent homework routine in a quiet environment.

11. Report Cards and Conferences Report cards are issued 4 times per year, after each marking period. November conferences are tentatively scheduled for the 23 rd and 24 th. Please save the dates! It is important I meet with you to discuss your child’s progress. Conferences during other conference periods are at the request of the teacher and or parent. Please call or request a conference at any time if you have concerns or questions.

12. Be Kind Be Safe Be Your Best

13. Behavior Monitoring Positive reinforcement is used daily to encourage students to follow rules, to act and speak with kindness and respect, and to use good manners. Students who abide by the following school-wide HAWKS rules will have opportunities to earn tickets which can be used to purchase prizes. H – Have ownership over your learning. A – Always follow directions from staff. W – Walk in a straight quiet line in the hall. K – Keep hands, feet, and objects within your personal space. S – Speak to others using kind words and actions.

14. Behavior Monitoring Removal of Clip from Traffic Light —After many reminders, the student continues to break one or more rules. Fifteen or more minutes of recess are lost. Parents may be notified with a phone call or note home. Red Light —After several reminders, the student continues to have difficulty following one or more rules. Five or more minutes of recess are lost. Yellow Light —Warning!! The student has been given a verbal warning but continues to have difficulty following one or more rules. No privileges are lost. Green Light —The student is doing a great job following all of the rules.

15. E-mail: danhar@hasdhawks.orgdanhar@hasdhawks.org Perry Elementary Center: 610-562-0291 ext. 5115 When your child is absent: Absentee Line: 610-562-2241 then #987 (or option #3) at the voice prompt Your child’s homework will be available in the front office per parent request by 3:00 Please fill out the “Excuse for Absence” card attached to the assignment sheet A note is also acceptable. Please include a date, reason for absence, your child’s name and your signature

16. www.hasdhawks.org - Type in the above web address - Click on the link “For Parents” - Scroll down to “Teacher Pages” - Type in the teacher’s last name and click “Search” - Click on “Mr. Hartman” to search the web page